What to Do When Everyone Around You Seems More Gifted
What to Do When Everyone Around You Seems More Gifted  
Podcast: Worship is my Weapon Podcast with Rita Springer
Published On: Tue Sep 01 2026
Description: What happens when the people around you are more talented than you?Rita sits down with longtime friend and pioneering Vineyard worship leader Cindy Rethmeier for an honest conversation about comparison, insecurity, female leadership, creativity, and learning to recognize what only you can bring.Cindy shares what it was like helping forge a path for women in worship, why increasingly talented musicians once intimidated her, and the lesson that eventually changed everything: comparison is deadly.They also reflect on the early Vineyard worship movement, raising up people who eventually surpass you, the pressure to “keep up” in modern worship culture, and why the microphone was never supposed to be the goal.If you've ever wondered whether you're talented enough, gifted enough, or qualified enough to lead the people around you, this conversation is for you.00:00 Intro01:15 Welcome Cindy Rethmeier02:18 The Early Vineyard Movement06:16 How Cindy Started Leading Worship11:20 Discovering Her Calling13:03 Women in Worship Leadership17:01 Leading with Confidence & Authority19:29 Leading When Others Are More Talented20:17 Sponsor: Amazing Kids Curriculum20:47 Knowing Who You Are23:09 Has Worship Leadership Changed?25:21 Finding Your Lane27:08 Identity Beyond Ministry31:16 Confidence, Risk & Calling33:33 Comparison in Worship Ministry36:10 John Wimber's Lasting Influence39:55 Remembering Brian Doerksen44:36 Comparison Is Deadly48:16 Writing Songs Without an Agenda52:21 Songs That Still Matter56:11 Creating Every Day58:39 Escaping the Pressure to Keep Up01:02:09 Success vs. Calling01:04:09 Advice for Young Women Worship Leaders01:07:10 The Gift of Authenticity01:08:37 Legacy, Grandchildren & What Matters Most01:10:26 Final Thoughts & ClosingIf you're enjoying the show, please rate and review!Follow Rita on ALL Social Media: https://linktr.ee/ritaspringerIf you would like to support the Worship Is My Weapon podcast you can donate to Wearing Justice at https://give.tithe.ly/?formId=0f0e22b... 🙏🏻🕊️🤍💌 Stay connected with Rita by signing up for her exclusive mailing list: https://2f1ja.share.hsforms.com/2ioKtH_9GRNiXq3hp6ykFmw